An lasair: anthology of 18th century Scottish Gaelic verseRonald Black Birlinn, 2001 - 533 pages An Lasair (The Flame) is a colorful new anthology of over sixty poems from one of the most dynamic periods of Gaelic literature. Arranged chronologically and edited with facing translations by Ronald Black, these poems, composed in a range of forms and styles, span the whole gamut of human experience, from politics, religion and war to love, sex and domestic life. Together they form a rich celebration of Gaelic culture and provide a fascinating insight into the passions and preoccupations of the Highland people during a turbulent period of their history. The poems are laid out in facing page translation with full notes and a substantial introduction and commentary. Among the poets included are Neil MacVurich, Dugald Buchanan, Duncan Macintyre, John MacCodrum, Alexander MacDonald, Rob Donn, Mary MacPherson and William Ross. |
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Page 430
... poet . In Morrison's words ( Songs and Poems , p . xlix ) , " By his satires he ruled the whole country round . ” It is hard to think of any other Gaelic poet in our period who has achieved the same degree of respect . Partly this has ...
... poet . In Morrison's words ( Songs and Poems , p . xlix ) , " By his satires he ruled the whole country round . ” It is hard to think of any other Gaelic poet in our period who has achieved the same degree of respect . Partly this has ...
Page 464
... poet which I cannot account for is the castle . See also poem 11 , line 39 . Why the poet chooses Fife I have no idea . The last great battle of the Gael was prophesied to be on the Clyde , see notes on poem 10 , lines 1-2 , and on line ...
... poet which I cannot account for is the castle . See also poem 11 , line 39 . Why the poet chooses Fife I have no idea . The last great battle of the Gael was prophesied to be on the Clyde , see notes on poem 10 , lines 1-2 , and on line ...
Page 507
... poet's lifetime . Finally , Am Bàillidh Bàn ( ' the White Bailie ' ) made himself so odious that the people drowned him in the Spey near the church of Inverallan , after first taking off his boots and gloves and leaving them on the bank ...
... poet's lifetime . Finally , Am Bàillidh Bàn ( ' the White Bailie ' ) made himself so odious that the people drowned him in the Spey near the church of Inverallan , after first taking off his boots and gloves and leaving them on the bank ...
Contents
Gort am Bràigh Athaill Famine in the Atholl Hills | 1 |
Bent Handle Lachlann mac Theàrlaich Òig | 12 |
Laoidh an Tàilleir The Ballad of the Tailor | 17 |
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